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  1. Anya

    Aestivating Redfoot

    Noticed a significant increase in my tort's activity and eating habits. I don't know if it was the soaking that did it or the papaya. But since yesterday afternoon, there has been some improvements. But still pushing through with the vet (called him but he said he's not confident since he...
  2. Anya

    Aestivating Redfoot

    Oh, for sure. Thanks so much, Baoh! Appreciate your input!
  3. Anya

    Aestivating Redfoot

    Didn't really know I could bring him to an avian vet! I'm sure there are some of them around here. Will def look into it. Thanks!!! [hr] BTW, I asked dog vets where I can bring my tort for a check up and they just said there aren't wildlife specialists in the city. T_T so glad to have found this...
  4. Anya

    Aestivating Redfoot

    Mine seems to be asleep most of the day. Read somewhere he might be dehydrated? I soak him every other day now but I used to just soak him once a week.. He sleeps and turns but that's about the most he does... T_T eats like just 3 bites at most... Any thoughts? I read somewhere they don't...
  5. Anya

    Aestivating Redfoot

    How long do they usually aestivate? O_o curious
  6. Anya

    Citronella and the like

    Wow.. Thanks, guys! I was looking for Citronella and he suggested this plant. Ugh! What a jerk! Note to self: do research. Just got rid of the plant. Whew!
  7. Anya

    Citronella and the like

    I recently purchased this plant that's suppose to ward off mosquitoes.. The plant is accessible to my tort and I'm wondering if it's safe for him to munch on. The dude at the plant shop said it's not exactly Citronella but it is from the same "family". The name starts with Citrus and ends with...
  8. Anya

    Newbie :)

    Hi Guys! I'm a newbie tort keeper, my tort's name is Turt Lee. I know, the name is kinda silly, but it's an inside joke and it kinda stuck. :D Turt is a redfooted tortoise living in the busy city of Makati in Metro Manila, Philippines. My husband and I live in a condo that doesn't have a...
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